Blog Posts in June, 2017

Seeking Compensation for Emotional Trauma

Posted By The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC || 27-Jun-2017

When someone is involved in an accident that someone else caused, it is natural to want to hold the at-fault person accountable for their carelessness. No one should be expected to pay their own bills for an accident that never should have happened in the first place. Filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit can help a victim recover compensation for economic damages like costs of medical care, ...

Motorcycle Safety: How to Increase Your Visibility

Posted By The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC || 13-Jun-2017

As much as we wish we could control the behavior of others, the truth is that there will always be irresponsible drivers on the road. Knowing this, there are still plenty of things that motorcyclists can do proactively to help protect themselves and reduce the risk of getting into an accident with another vehicle. One of the simplest things motorcyclists can do is increase their visibility. It is ...

How to Prevent School Zone Accidents

Posted By The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC || 8-Jun-2017

School zones are high-traffic areas where children may be present at any time. When passing through a school zone, drivers are legally obligated to slow down and exercise due caution in order to protect pedestrians. They are also obligated to heed any “STOP” or “YIELD” signs that are either posted, held by crossing guards, or activated on the sides of school buses. This ...